What a difference a year makes. Last summer before Dahlia started Kindergarten, we went to Austin, Texas. I then convinced my husband to take a day trip out to Waco […]
What a difference a year makes. Last summer before Dahlia started Kindergarten, we went to Austin, Texas. I then convinced my husband to take a day trip out to Waco […]
When Dahlia started Kindergarten, I decided I would take a photo every single day when we got ready or while doing drop off, so I could prepare a slideshow for […]
What a crazy time it has been, right? I haven’t blogged in a really, really long time and if anything good has come out of this quarantine, it’s me getting […]
Dearest Ivy, Ivy, your name signifies faithfulness. We kept the faith even before you came into existence. Before we had you, I had a miscarriage. There was never a doubt […]
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Happy Monday! Lately I’ve been trying to fix up our patio as the exterior of our house tends to be ignored since we mostly focus on the interior. So, I’ve […]
Happy Travel Tuesday! Right after Memorial Day, we headed out on a quick getaway to Palm Springs for a birthday trip for Dahlia and Babymoon for me. I was actually […]
On Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 4:16am, we had our second baby girl, Ivy. I want to remember these moments forever and enjoy the newborn phase because it goes by […]
In April, we checked out the Color Factory in San Francisco. Tickets went on sale again and we took the opportunity to see what all the hype was about and […]
Happy Monday! I took the day off a couple of Friday’s ago to take Dahlia on a day date to the Children’s Creativity Museum in San Francisco at Yerba Buena […]
Happy Tuesday! A couple of weeks ago, my family and I ventured out to Alcatraz. We missed a few people, but there were a total of 11 of us and […]
Happy Monday! I love a good cheesecake, but I hate that it’s got a ton of calories to go along with it. I have always wanted to make my own […]
A couple of weeks ago, we hit the town to celebrate my husband Jason’s birthday at Ayesha Curry’s International Smoke. We had gone to her quick serve cafeteria style restaurant […]
I’ve lived in San Francisco all throughout college and loved every minute of it. Coming from a small town, I thought I could live the big city life and now […]
Happy Monday! During this second pregnancy, I’ve run into some obstacles and will be homebound for the remaining few months, which means I need to stay put and find things […]
All I did was roll the tape. She did everything on her own. No script and her first take…
Happy Tuesday! Spring is here and that means it’s just about time to enjoy the outdoors. I know as a parent with a toddler and one on the way, doing […]
Happy Monday! Easter is a few weeks away, so, in preparation, I bought these Easter eggs at Target knowing that I wanted to make some decor for the house. Each […]
Happy “Make it” Monday! Spring is almost here and what better way to celebrate than to draw, paint or make something with your little one. Today I wanted to share […]
If you love Japanese Udon and live in the Bay Area, you’ve probably heard that Marugame Udon opened it’s doors last month at good ol’ Stonestown Mall in San Francisco. […]
Hooray! We finally got a chance to partake in the coveted Museum of Ice Cream which opened in San Francisco last year. Tickets are nearly impossible to get and I’ve […]
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Happy Friday! I loooove me some tea. I’m definitely not a coffee drinker and every time I try I end up with a massive headache and shaky hands because caffeine […]
Each year, my husband and I try to travel to somewhere new that we’ve never been before whether that be nationally, locally or abroad. This year, we wasted no time […]
Guest Post by Jenny Griffiths Kids grow excited at the thought of a vacation. They are thinking beaches, amusement parks, and breaks from school and the normal routine. However, you […]
Today on the blog is a quick and easy project Dahlia and I finished this past Saturday morning. I found this project while browsing the craft store looking for other […]
I finally caved and helped Dahlia make slime. Not that she was bugging me about it but I knew at some point we’d make it since it seems to be […]
Our home is what you call cozy — a nice way of saying it’s small. We love it though and we’re always finding projects to maximize space, which is always […]
Labor Day weekend is our weekend — it’s the weekend we got married and a three-day weekend, so it always means we get to take advantage of having that extra […]
Happy Travel Tuesday! We went on a recent trip to Arizona to explore desert life. Truth be told, we actually wanted to plan a trip to Palm Springs, but it […]
Happy Monday! Recently, I’ve been trying out different DIY projects and bought candle making items at Michael’s/Beverly’s craft stores. Dahlia asked me what I was making when I tried to […]
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Bright Horizons Early Education and Preschool for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Happy Make it Monday! Now that Dahlia […]
You can also find my article here on bayarea.com: https://www.bayarea.com/things-to-do/things-to-do-in-orange-county/ Summer is finally here, and while I still can’t quite figure out what the Bay Area weather will be like […]
You can also find my article here on bayarea.com: An Hour-by-Hour Guide to a Day in Monterey Just an hour and a half away from San Francisco and San Jose, […]
Happy ‘Make it’ Monday, Everyone! Today, I have something special for you! Most people know that when it comes to invitations and cards, I love customizing and making it my […]
Check out my article here on bay area.com too: https://www.bayarea.com/things-to-do/weekend-getaway-48-hours-portland/ Weird? Some may think so, but Portland, Oregon is a city of many names and faces. It’s a food town and brew […]
Happy Friday! Lately, the weather has been a bit crazy and while we would normally eat out during the weekend, dinner at home may seem like a better idea. This […]
Happy Valentine’s Day <3 Love is like snowboarding: the rush you get when your falling is unexplainable… You can also find my article here on bayarea.com: Best Tahoe Resorts for […]
In 2015, we took Dahlia to Disneyland for the first time and were amazed by how much we were actually able to do. And now that she’s a year older […]
Last week’s El Nino weather was crazy I tell ya! So, we headed indoors to get Dahlia movin’. Here’s 8 awesome indoor playgrounds in the Bay Area, most of which […]
Happy Monday, everyone! Hope you’ve all braved the crazy weather this weekend. You can tell Winter is definitely in full swing because this stormy weather is no joke! On a […]
Find this article here on bayarea.com: https://www.bayarea.com/eat/best-ramen-san-jose/ Like this article? Check out my Favorite Ramen list here: Foodie Friday: The Favorites List — Ramen Wow! Is it getting chilly, or […]
Happy Monday! I hope you all had a happy Holiday season! I am at the tail end of being sick but had the best Holiday season watching my daughter open […]
Happy Monday!! The Holidays are in full swing which means it’s time for some holiday crafts! And now that Dahlia’s a toddler, she can actually do some on her own. […]
Check out my article here on bayarea.com: https://www.bayarea.com/things-to-do/free-things-san-francisco-holiday/ Ah, yes, it’s the holidays, and the relatives are uber-excited to come visit you in the Bay Area — which means you’ll […]
Happy Monday! Hope everyone had a ful-filling Thanksgiving! This year, our family craft was making these super cute felt trees perfect for decorating your home or even to make […]
Find my article here too: https://www.bayarea.com/eat/small-plates-date-night/ The weather is getting cooler and the rain has started to fall more regularly. It’s the perfect time to get cozy with bae (does […]
Messy but productive. I’m sure if you asked my mom what I was like as a kid, this is what she’d tell you and really nothing’s changed. ☺️ Except now […]
Check out my article here on bayarea.com: https://www.bayarea.com/play/travel/weekend-getaway-seattle/ Bay Area, hasn’t the rain been a nice change of pace? I have always loved rain and, because of California’s water shortage, […]
Also find my article here on BayArea.com: https://www.bayarea.com/uncategorized/din-tai-fung/ Reservations only? Long lines? Check and check. It’s been several months since the opening of the popular Taiwanese/Dim Sum chain restaurant Din […]
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Get in the Halloween Spirit with these Bay Area Escape Rooms Also find my article on BayArea.com: https://www.bayarea.com/play/halloween-bay-area-escape-rooms/ Even if you’ve never considered trapping yourself in a room with some […]
I love Fall. ??? And I may be a little bit biased because I was born in the Fall, but I really do — the crisp, cool air, the changing […]
Who doesn’t love a donut? ? In our house, I sometimes get Dahlia to do crafts to divert her attention especially if I feel a meltdown or a […]
Road trippp! Last month my family rented a 15-person van ?. So, we packed up and headed down south for some amusement park adventures. There were 13 of us in […]
Hello night owls! This past weekend I went to the DIY re:make Festival presented by Brit + Co. and it was Ah-mazing! There were so many creative people everywhere and […]
Also find my article here: https://www.bayarea.com/2016/09/16/bay-area-fall-fun-runs/ It’s the best time of the year in the Bay — leaves are changing color, the air is crisp and cool, and […]
This year, we had so much fun planning Dahlia’s 2nd birthday party with an obvious Sesame Street theme. It’s the one show we let Dahlia watch on TV regularly […]
Dahlia starts preschool this week and though I am excited for her, reality is setting in that she’s growing up to be a sweet little lady. I want to protect […]
If you’ve ever walked your dog around city streets, you know it can be frustrating. For one, you may never find grass and secondly, you might just step in a […]
I don’t know about you, but I love watching the Olympics and rooting for my favorite athletes. Phelps, Biles, Ledecky — these names are now forever engrained […]
Move over San Francisco — it looks like the Peninsula’s got some good eats too. Oh wait, on second thought, they’re actually the same ones. Womp womp. That’s right, the […]
Yesterday, we went to Play Haven in San Francisco for a play date. It’s an awesome play space for kids that has everything — a rock climbing wall, an art […]
If you are an avid sushi fan or lover of all things Japanese, you may have already heard of Kula. But if not, you have no idea what you are […]
Hello World! Yes, it has been a while, hasn’t it? We’ve been very busy with the finishing of our Kitchen remodel, celebrating Dahlia’s 2nd birthday and also traveling. Each […]
Happy Father’s Day to my husband. This photo makes me realize how lucky Dahlia and I are to have you in our lives. More blog posts to come soon…
Happy Tuesday, Everyone! All this rainy Spring weather must mean there’s still a few weeks left to play in the snow. Living in Northern California, it’s always nice to know […]
Last week’s El Nino weather was crazy I tell ya! So, we headed indoors to get Dahlia movin’. Here’s 8 awesome indoor playgrounds in the Bay Area, most of which […]
~We have been taking Dahlia to Swim class at La Petite Baleen in San Bruno for a little more than 6 months now & I can’t stress how much she’s […]
A couple of weekends ago, we celebrated Dahlia’s baptism. She did an awesome job and didn’t cry (woohoo) – she actually made us smile & laugh because she was so […]
Happy Tuesday! This crazy, stormy weather makes me think happy thoughts! And what’s happier than the ‘Happiest Place on Earth’? Over the Thanksgiving Holiday break, we road-tripped down to Disneyland […]
As my first full week in 2016 comes to an end, I keep thinking about all the fun I had during my 11 day Holiday break and wish I had more […]
So, I have to admit that I’m still on my runner’s high from Sunday’s run. I have tried for five long years to get into the Nike Women’s Half Marathon […]
Gone are the days where Vegas was known as an “Adult Only” playground. Believe it or not, there are kids that live in Vegas and so, there must be things […]
‘Tis the season for pumpkin everything! This weekend, I hosted another Craft Night at my house and appropriately, we decorated pumpkins 3 different ways! I have done real pumpkin carving […]
Happy Wellness Wednesday, Everyone! As a Fitness Professional, I know how important movement is to me everyday and it’s important that I keep Dahlia moving as the weather gets cooler. […]
Happy Monday, Everyone! This is by far one of my most favorite DIY projects and it’s easy to see why. Watching Dahlia grow the past 15.5 months has been amazing […]
It’s Flashback Friday and I can’t believe how little Dahlia looks in these photos :(. She must’ve been about 7-8 months old. Time is flying by so quickly that I […]
Mise may be one of the newest kids on the food delivery scene here in the SF Bay Area, but their business philosophy and their dishes are a complete stand […]
Happy Labor Day, Everyone! Labor Day weekend has a special meaning to me as it was the weekend my husband and I got married 4 years ago. We’ve also celebrated […]
Happy Thursday all! So, it’s no surprise that I love photography and I knew from the moment I was planning Dahlia’s First Birthday that I wanted to include a Photo […]
Summer is in full effect so bring on the beaches and pools! I wanted to make sure I had all the essentials for the beach/pool so I created this […]
Today was a very busy day which means Dahlia is asleep early and mommy has time to blog! 🙂 We started our day in Fremont, California at Aqua Adventure Water Park for […]
Happy Tuesday, everyone! Last week, we spent a few days in Seattle with my niece, Jennalyn & her dad. We went to celebrate her 8th grade promotion and her 14th […]
Disclaimer: So, let me start off by saying that this birthday party was many months in the making. With the help of my family, friends and my husband, we were […]
Yes, she is turning ONE! I can’t believe it. I have also abandoned my blog for the month to prep for the birthday party we will be having for her. […]
Happy Wellness Wednesday, Everyone! Can you believe our Dahlia will be 11 months next week?! I can’t believe it and I probably wont be able to exercise holding her for […]
Happy Monday Everyone! Hope you all had a great weekend! Here are some photos of our weekend wrap up! Josh’s 4th Birthday Party | Lemos Farm | Half Moon Bay, […]
Hello all! Happy Friday! This Bay Area weather keeps getting better & it’s making me think about a nice cold beer (ah!), but I’ve got a baby and some pups. […]
This was a very busy weekend for us as we celebrated Jason’s Birthday, his cousin Cathleen’s wedding celebration & Easter Sunday with my family as we road tripped from the […]
So, my co-worker sent me an email for a $20 off coupon for Munchery. That day, I asked her about it, saw the food she had brought for lunch (from […]
Dahlia’s got March Madness Fever playing at Gymboree Play & Music. Don’t be mistaken, maternity leave is not a vacation. Period. It’s a lot of work in the beginning and […]
I have been to Chicago a couple of times and both times enjoyed it very, very much. While on an architect river boat tour on my 2nd trip, the tour […]
We all know wellness should encompass all aspects of your well-being, especially for babies! Playtime and music are an integral part of the first months of life. So, a […]
The California Academy of Sciences is one of my favorite museums, period. It’s not only baby-friendly & kid-friendly, but adults of all ages can enjoy it too! If you’re looking […]
This past weekend, we went to our friends, Brian & Raquel’s, wedding. Their theme was simple, elegant, classy & beautiful. Here are some photos of their special day: They […]
Before we had Dahlia, my husband and I had done much traveling. Two Summers ago, we traveled to France + Spain & also decided to try for a baby. The […]
Cousins, Dahlia (left) & Kailana (right) celebrate Sophia’s (center) First Birthday! This weekend, we headed to Fremont to celebrate my cousin’s daughter’s First Birthday! See how we celebrated her Minnie […]
In honor of the NBA All-Star Weekend & Valentine’s Day, I tried this quick, easy & very healthy “ice cream” from Stephen Curry’s wife, Ayesha. This is a perfect dessert […]
This past weekend, we celebrated my husband’s cousin’s wedding. Erin and Mike got married at the Palmdale Estates in Fremont, Ca. It was a beautiful wedding and although it was […]
February is just around the corner which means Valentine’s Day is almost here. Create this sweet Valentine’s Day Keepsake from your little munchkin. I made this hack by buying a Christmas […]
This weekend we celebrated my niece Nathalie’s 4th Birthday. The theme of her party was based on the movie Tangled, a fun Disney movie based on the classic Rapunzel story. […]
Happy Wellness Wednesday Everyone! Can you believe it’s already mid-January?! Lemme ask you, have you had time to hit the gym so far this year? No? No problem! Here is […]
Burlingame is known for being very kid-friendly and pet-friendly and that’s one of the reasons we love coming to this downtown area. You can shop, walk and eat anywhere here, […]
All this cold & windy weather has me thinkin’ bout the sun! Ohhhh…that Maui sun. Last month, we took a trip to Maui for my birthday and Dahlia’s first […]
Well, it came and it went. Christmas is over – that was fast! I hope you had a great one. I know we did! This year was different; we actually […]